This holiday season there are so many reasons to be thankful. I am thankful for my two wonderful children who bring so much joy and have so much love to share with me. They are getting to an age when we can share more of our reading experiences with each other. My 6 year old is right on the verge of reading on her own and my 8 year old reluctant reader is helping me find the keys to unlock her joy of reading. Besides these wonderful moments we have reading together there are other moments of laughter and togetherness that could never be described in words. Moments, smiles, and hugs that mean more than words could every say. I am thankful for books which entertain and enrich me. This year I have not read as many books as I usually do but I still love the idea of reading them. Of talking about them. Of buying them. Of meeting authors. And sharing books with people I care about. Stories and books have such an amazing ability to transpor...